Parul University

Parul University is a private university located in Vadodara, in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was originally founded as the Parul Group of Institutes in 1993 and gained university status in 2015 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act of 2009. The university is named after the Parul Education Trust, who have been instrumental in its development and expansion.

The university’s main campus spans over 150 acres and is designed with modern infrastructure, including several academic buildings, dormitories, and sports facilities.

Academically, Parul University is organised into 32 institutes offering a wide range of programmes across various fields of study. These include undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses in fields such as engineering, medicine, law, business, design, and social sciences. The university is particularly known for its engineering and technology programmes, including in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence.

The university’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cell supports student start-ups and mentorship programmes, encouraging practical application of knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking.